50 THINGS I STOPPED BUYING | Spend Less + De-Stress + Beat Comparison

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  • @elektra121
    @elektra121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    For most of the things Europeans be like: Why would anyone EVER buy that? Like, what even are dryer sheets? ;)

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Haha!! That's incredible. Wish it was different over here in the States

    • @scrubs4everr
      @scrubs4everr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True! 😄

  • @erlyne0
    @erlyne0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Loved seeing your sense of humor in this one - "Sorry mom and dad!" LOL! Don't forget about the library...free books! Your message is encouraging. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jessicaf7236
    @jessicaf7236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with your list! (Still over splurge on special coffees though.)
    I also dont really buy or wear fashion jewelry any more since it tarnishes so quickly are doesnt hold up due to poor quality. Investing in a few timeless, quality pieces is worth it instead.

  • @SunshineBloom777
    @SunshineBloom777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so encouraging! Going to go the essential oil route for bathroom things, try stopping my extra hair products & diy pest control! Oh & shampoo for shaving cream! Baby steps!

  • @UsernameSaraWithNoH
    @UsernameSaraWithNoH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I go my own gel nails when I feel like having them done for a special event or something. I have like four colors and a light and it saves me like $40 every time!

  • @scrubs4everr
    @scrubs4everr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So she's basically a normal Middle-Class German mom to be honest 😀 A lot of those are rather normal not to have or buy in Germany.

    • @ferrisd7566
      @ferrisd7566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      America is crazy, I tell you.

  • @midlife_minimalist
    @midlife_minimalist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love your humor and you are very lucky to realize all this at a such a young age. One comment on sunglasses, just make sure you get one’s with lenses that protect your eyes from uva and uvb. Not only can you get melanoma on your eye but people are getting cataracts at substantially younger ages due to sun exposure. You don’t need designer frames but you need quality lenses to protect your eyes.

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh, I've never heard that! Interesting, thank you for letting me know!

    • @dianefu6372
      @dianefu6372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My church used to work with missionaries in Tibet and donate sunglasses to the people there to protect their eyesight. So...although I don't buy designer-brand sunglasses, I still use inexpensive ones to keep my eyes healthy! :)

  • @Sarah.Canfield.Rentals
    @Sarah.Canfield.Rentals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where do you buy your clothes? I love all your basics! They seem high quality T-Shirts! Super cute and basic!

  • @mayak546
    @mayak546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love her sweater! 😍

  • @marylynnrybak6507
    @marylynnrybak6507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your sassiness and smart ideas!!!

  • @bhavyajaitly
    @bhavyajaitly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How did you fix the mouse problem? Please, I need help! 😭😭

  • @Dana-mb1hd
    @Dana-mb1hd ปีที่แล้ว

    Any suggestions about bug problems in my rental?! Natural solutions?

  • @maryssaann
    @maryssaann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this video a year later and I’m slowly transitioning a lot of the things I’ve bought regularly to toxin free or “toxic-less” and a lot of things I’ve worked to not buy. I love my candles so that one has been tough! But I want a calmer, easier to take care of home and peaceful place for my family. I wish my husband would clean out his closet, but I have three boys and pregnant with son number four. Clothes are the bain of my existence! I keep it minimal for me and my kids closets as well. They rip, tear and stain everything. Everything on sale, from Walmart or Target on clearance for me also ☺️
    Making me want to throw out all of my throw pillows and wall decor 😂

  • @lorenabludreigna5280
    @lorenabludreigna5280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best one I’ve seen. Awesome and very practical. Thanks

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome! Thanks for the encouragement. Means a lot!

  • @YennyCMorales
    @YennyCMorales 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came across your channel! Love it ❤️ TKS for being so sweet and silly and speak abt this topic that it has changed my life.

  • @jennyjenjen82
    @jennyjenjen82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I can’t find your recipe for almond milk , could you please share the link

  • @whistlenaway3660
    @whistlenaway3660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! Yoga with Adrienne on TH-cam is amazing.

  • @baracincurova8593
    @baracincurova8593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had this video in my watch later playlist for forever! Finally got to watch and I love this video and your channel in general. Definitelly a new subscriber here! ♡

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😭 thank you x 1000! So glad you enjoyed it. and thanks for sending some encouraging words my way. Means so much!

  • @gemhay8896
    @gemhay8896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful, excellent video! Truly appreciate you and your helpful tips.

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey again! Thanks!!! This was a super fun one for me to film. No way would I have said these things a few years ago. This transition to minimalism has been so fun for me.

  • @viclucy-personalfinanceinv7533
    @viclucy-personalfinanceinv7533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love seeing your videos!! I totally agree, its just so much more positive to live a minimalistic lifestyle!!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!! Looking forward to seeing your channel grow. Don't be a stranger here!

  • @ashleyhudson6888
    @ashleyhudson6888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much do you spend on haircuts? Where do you find cheap haircuts and what do you ask for? What dry shampoo do you use?
    What’s your skincare routine

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      About $50-60. Sometimes I show up with wet hair and that cuts my price even more. I just type in "salons in my city". I ask for a face frame, long bangs, short trim and long layers all the way around. I use act+acre dry shampoo! It's a powder and really fantastic/non toxic. My skincare routine is all Beautycounter and a few cocokind products. I've got a Get Ready with Me video where I've linked every product!

    • @ashleyhudson6888
      @ashleyhudson6888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Do you get one length with layers or more of a v cut? Have you ever/would you ever cut yourself?
      Do you have a video with your am and pm routine? How do you keep your skin so clear??

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ashleyhudson6888 Nope, never would cut myself. I know nothing about cutting hair! I get it one length all the way around.
      I've got an AM routine up, not a PM yet. I'd say it's a mixture of a clean diet, less toxins in the home/skin care routine and my skincare!

    • @dorkaballa7759
      @dorkaballa7759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve gone to the aveda institute for hair cuts for 6 years and always love it. Granted, I generally just get trims and facial framing so it’s not rocket science but all total (wash, cut, style, scalp massage, etc) I generally pay $20-30 and the students are so appreciative to have clients. Paul Mitchell schools are also awesome, it just depends on which one you have closer to you and whose products you like better. For me aveda wins slightly cause I live closer to their location and their products use cleaner ingredients. Highly recommend!!! Ps I also get my eyebrows waxed and tinted at the same aveda institute for $8... they’re fantastic.

  • @paigemlinar9937
    @paigemlinar9937 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your shirt.... I love a good plain long sleeve like that! Anyways, favorite on this list... extra avocados hahah

  • @HeatherMitchellxoxo
    @HeatherMitchellxoxo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I totally relate to the only buying comfy shoes!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it's the way to go!! Especially with kiddos!

    • @HeatherMitchellxoxo
      @HeatherMitchellxoxo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@margaretmatheny Omg yes, exactly! I have a 10 month old (my first) and it has completely changed my perspective on so many things!

  • @sophiamack9214
    @sophiamack9214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes yes yes! Love it

  • @jeniferteodoro4513
    @jeniferteodoro4513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you make the almond milk?

  • @booniebevins1311
    @booniebevins1311 ปีที่แล้ว

    I make my own cashew milk!! So much cheaper and healthier than buying! Also, thank you for sharing your experience! It has helped me!

  • @famlyfun747
    @famlyfun747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you have a pest control video

  • @cristinagoh7639
    @cristinagoh7639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u so much for uploading worth it videos

  • @Mrs_Guac_and_Glock
    @Mrs_Guac_and_Glock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please tell me how you get rid of bugs. We live out in the country, and the bugs are for real 😬

  • @sylviab2429
    @sylviab2429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Brush your teeth" XD was the best part

  • @thewritergrl
    @thewritergrl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a great video. I've watched a lot of these and this is the best and my favourite

  • @erinconstable1159
    @erinconstable1159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just discovered you channel and love it!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ah thanks Erin!!! Means so much, truly.

  • @Smashy4Pants
    @Smashy4Pants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I'm with you on your opinions about pills!

  • @ferrisd7566
    @ferrisd7566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I make almond milk from almond butter. So easy!

  • @aomer20
    @aomer20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list!

  • @AdisaKola
    @AdisaKola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips. Im trying to be a minimalist too. I regret buying so many books and now it's all dusty there.
    What is a drying balls?? 🤔

  • @jenjenyoust
    @jenjenyoust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help me with our wasp problem (in a natural way!) Is it possible?

  • @dankarose1470
    @dankarose1470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your top, looks great on you(what's the brand) and also your topic is solid

  • @marthahernandez5818
    @marthahernandez5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg just watched your video ! I would like to know how you’ve gotten ants and mice out of your home in a natural/ humane way ?☺️ 🙏

  • @kreiselsina
    @kreiselsina 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youre so pretty and I love your tips 💛 greetings from a german minimalist

  • @RedheadedWritinghood
    @RedheadedWritinghood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that!

  • @jessicajohnson3196
    @jessicajohnson3196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Love that I found your channel! Where did you get your shirt? I love it!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah I'm so glad! Grateful you're here! And it's an old nike shirt, I bought it about 10 years ago, haha!

  • @arethasampson2953
    @arethasampson2953 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do admire the average minimalist,but can you tell me what do minimalist spend money on or what do they do with their money

    • @Haiokbai
      @Haiokbai 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Travel and see the world. Create experiences and memories with loved ones.

  • @susanaduarteraposo
    @susanaduarteraposo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great Tip about pills: I do exactly like you: the body knows and can heal itself :-)

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Always happy to hear someone who thinks the same.

  • @annie_4444.
    @annie_4444. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You inspire me so much! I subscribed!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!! Your support is so appreciated, truly.

    • @annie_4444.
      @annie_4444. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@margaretmatheny No problem!

  • @thenoblemama1673
    @thenoblemama1673 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video! Do you have one sharing how you make your almond milk?

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-almond-milk/ I follow this recipe!

  • @chelsea2953
    @chelsea2953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you learn so much about toxins and benefits of food? You know so many cool facts about how certain foods can help you. Or how do you know which products are safe of not?

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi!! Honestly, I learned by being sick. I had horrible digestive problems and refused to settle for "you have IBS, here's some meds". So I dug deeper, studied ancient medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and have been learning/studying for the past 4 years! About to do a video on this, and my entire health journey!

    • @chelsea2953
      @chelsea2953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Margaret Matheny thank you so much for the reply! Thank you for creating a video about your health journey and for having the courage to be open with complete strangers. Your videos are helping so many people that are struggling with health problems as well. ♥️

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chelsea2953 Absolutely Chelsea!!

  • @kaleyeverding4144
    @kaleyeverding4144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video for what you use for medicines?

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mommypotamus is a great resource. She knows so much more than me in this area! Just type in her name in an internet search and she should come up!

  • @lorenabludreigna5280
    @lorenabludreigna5280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bring your own avocado??? 😂 I hope I can get to that level one day

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol, Oh I bring my own salt, coconut aminos, avo...hubby has never NOT rolled his eyes :)

  • @hannahmillett5841
    @hannahmillett5841 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is your sweater from, I love it!!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nike! Thrift store about 3 years ago:/ Not much help, haha sorry!

  • @Chabi311
    @Chabi311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that videoo....

  • @lisakrueger0702
    @lisakrueger0702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm binging your channel right now, you're speaking to me girl!! Goodbye crap, hello freedom!! But I do need to know where your necklace is from :)

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!!! From the bottom of my heart, your words mean so much.
      and thanks! It's actually a gold chain necklace that my grandmother passed down to me!

  • @koko137591
    @koko137591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    🖐🏼🙂

  • @anne-mariel3256
    @anne-mariel3256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx never own a TV in my life

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are too funny 😂 lol

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you have ur baby will you be using cloth nappies. ?
    U won't need to buy a pram if you already have children will u.

  • @Nancy-tr1qp
    @Nancy-tr1qp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video. The only no no is the underwear…specifically panties. That should be changed out every 6-8 months

    • @Nancy-tr1qp
      @Nancy-tr1qp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lizamanipon2164 this wasn’t a criticism. It is a recommendation by underwear companies so your response doesn’t correlate but….great video liza. I’m not
      Trying to drag anyone

  • @kjladfsjljadf5933
    @kjladfsjljadf5933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wish people with perfect little lives realized how unnecessary it is to insert uneducated opinions about medications. Yes, a healthy person in pain might benefit from yoga or drinking water. But for people with chronic ailments, those comments come across as ableist and are super degrading.

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hear you and respect where you're coming from, even though I've not experienced chronic pain. I'm sure I will one day. My/our life if far from perfect, I just try to have a positive attitude and not dwell on the negatives in my life, so maybe that's why I came across as uneducated? I've received much info from doctors and chiropractors and holistic authors(never just a random Google). Regardless, I can't imagine having a chronic ailment, I'm so sorry you struggle with that. Truly. I hope you find what works for you. Sincerely mean that. Thank you for saying something. I'm actually working on putting myself in other people shoes and listening more intently - your comments are always welcome here.

    • @kimmarable2660
      @kimmarable2660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Coming from someone who has recovered from chronic illness, I loved your educated opinion!

    • @margaretmatheny
      @margaretmatheny  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kimmarable2660 Thank you Kim! I certainly don't want to act like I have been in your(living with chronic illness) shoes. Thanks for your support!

    • @EllieofAzeroth
      @EllieofAzeroth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly I agree. I also cringed every time she referred to a bunch of stuff as 'full of toxins' when there's very few credible sources agreeing with these claims if any at all, but it's case by case depending on the product. The typical amounts of any of the things she deems to be full of toxins are recognized as being generally safe...otherwise they wouldn't be allowed to be on the market. The claims that essential oils are some health-benefit potion are also poorly backed by research, so people that claim they're this health godsend don't strike me as doing much meaningful research from *trusted* sources